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Woven garments outpace knits in Bangladesh export growth in Jul-Oct

07 Nov '25

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Woven garments outpace knits in Bangladesh export growth in Jul-Oct

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Bangladesh's RMG exports rose by *.*% to $******** billion in Jul-Oct, supported by stronger woven apparel and home textiles. However, October shipments fell due to slower order placements. Knitwear growth remained subdued, while cotton and cotton product exports declined. Bangladesh's long-term prospects are reinforced by expanding high-end capacity and sustainable manufacturing investments.

Woven garment exports slightly outpaced knitted garment exports in terms of growth. Knitwear exports (Chapter **) rose by *.** per cent to $*.*** billion, compared to $*.*** billion in the same period of fiscal ****–**. Knitwear growth remained subdued as many buyers continued to prioritise basic, staple styles with lower unit prices. Woven apparel exports (Chapter **) increased by *.** per cent to $*.*** billion, up from $*.*** billion in July–October ****. Higher demand for value-added woven jackets, trousers, and outerwear supported the improvement in this segment.

Home textile exports (Chapter **, excluding ******) grew by *.** per cent to $***.** million, compared to $***.** million in the same period of the previous fiscal. This improvement was driven by stable orders from the US and European markets, where home renovation and lifestyle segments are gradually recovering. Collectively, exports of woven and knitted apparel, clothing accessories, and home textiles accounted for **.** per cent of Bangladesh’s total exports, which stood at $**.*** billion during the period, underscoring the continued dominance of the RMG sector in the national export basket.